Precip Ends, Dry Air Moves In

Drier air has been moving into Central Virginia through the morning hours, ending our precipitation chances in Central Virginia. In fact, cloud-cover has rapidly been moving out of the area as well, with mostly sunny skies now!

The strong coastal low to our east continues to track northward away from the Commonwealth, overspreading heavy snow for much of New England this morning through Friday. Totals of a foot or more are expected in parts of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and southern New York. Winds will also be strong in New England, creating blowing snow and near-whiteout conditions at times. If you have travel plans through the region, you can go to 511 to check the roads, or go here to get the latest on airports.

Weather Update 8 a.m.

All Winter Weather Advisories in our area have been allowed to expire early, as precipitation winds down in Central Virginia. Only a few light rain/snow showers are in the eastern Peninsulas at this time, with light flurries in southwest Virginia south of Roanoke. Most of the snow in our region is now either to the northeast from Delaware to New England, or to our south in Central North Carolina. Drier air continues to move into Central Virginia, limiting our precipitation chances.

Weather Update 4 a.m.

The Winter Weather Advisory for much of Central Virginia has been allowed to expire as the rain and snow showers in Central Virginia overnight are winding down. Sprinkles and drizzle may linger early this morning in the area, but any significant precipitation is over. Fortunately overnight, temperatures remained above freezing, which meant any of the snow that did fall in spots was unable to stick to the roads, or even to the grass in many cases. This makes for a wet morning, but not an icy one. A few light snow showers are possible in the area this morning, but no accumulation is expected.
Winds are expected to pick up later this morning from the Northwest as a strengthening low off the coast of North Carolina tracks northward today. Winds will be in the 20-30 mph range, with higher gusts, especially closer to the Chesapeake Bay, where a Gale Warning is in effect. Winds will remain gusty Friday as well.